Proverbial Wisdom

Express the idea behind each of these proverbs using different words as much as you can.

547. What’s gone, and what’s past help,
Should be past grief.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

A Winter’s Tale (Paulina), Act III, Scene II

548. Power is the grim idol that the world adores.

William Hazlitt (1778-1830)

Political Essays. On the Connexion between
Toad-Eaters and Tyrants

549. It’s ill livin’ in a hen-roost for them as doesn’t like fleas.

George Eliot (1819-1880)

Adam Bede (Mrs Poyser)

550. Love me, love my dog.

Old Proverb

551. He must have a long spoon that must eat with the devil.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

The Comedy of Errors (Dromio), Act IV, Scene III

552. What’s one man’s poison, signor,
Is another’s meat or drink.

John Fletcher (1579-1625)

Love’s Cure (Piorato), Act III, Scene II